News Highlights
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Why Is Onewheel A Pilots Favorite Carry On?
Can you bring Onewheels on Airplanes? If you own one, then definitely! It turns out that pilots absolutely love Onewheels.
Santa Cruz County Bank Ranks #1
Santa Cruz County Bank announced its #1 ranking as top lender for number of SBA loans and its #3 ranking based upon total dollar volume of SBA loans in the Silicon Valley.
Top Santa Cruz County Companies and Startups to Watch in 2024
Every year we share a list of the companies who we think will make some huge strides in the upcoming year. Here’s who made the list.
Joby Aviation's 2023 Triumphs: Flight Milestones and Community Bonds
In 2023, Joby Aviation's team achieved remarkable milestones in manufacturing, certification, and flight testing, all while advancing the development of a next-generation aviation company with strong ties to local communities.
Fostering Connections in Santa Cruz through ChatGPT: A Unique UCSC Student Project
A team of students at UCSC are exploring how AI / ChatGPT can facilitate gratitude/connection.
UCSC joins as founding member of new Action Collaborative to Improve Pathways for Women of Color in Tech
UC Santa Cruz has joined a new Action Collaborative on transforming trajectories for women of color in tech which was launched by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,
New York Times vs. OpenAI: The Epic Showdown Over Content Theft
Some spicy news coming right at you! The New York Times has slapped OpenAI and Microsoft with a lawsuit over content theft.
La Barra Pro-Am Pickleball Invitational: Join the Fun on Tech Day
The inaugural La Barra Pro-Am Pickleball Invitational is gearing up to make history, bringing together 13 of the world's foremost professional pickleball players for a groundbreaking event. Scheduled to take place from January 3-7, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey.
Digital NEST's 2023 End Of Year Campaign - "Join The Journey"
Digital NEST creates sustainable and scalable technology learning centers for Latinx youth to provide the skills, network, and resources to foster economic equality.
The Rolling Stone Exclusive with Joby Aviation
JoeBen Bevirt, visionary founder of Joby Aviation, leads the revolution in electric air taxis, transforming urban transportation with innovation and sustainability.
Joby Outperforms: 120 Air Taxi Operations Per Hour in Busy Airspace
Joby today announced it has successfully completed a series of air traffic simulations with NASA’s Ames Research Center that evaluated how air taxi operations can be integrated into today’s airspace.
CarbonBridge Lifted into 2024
CarbonBridge reflection the past year, significant transformations that shaped their journey, from having pioneered carbon monoxide as feedstock for methanol to having achieved methanol production through bioconversion.
7th Annual Titans of Tech Award Recipients Announced
Can we get a drumroll please…Here are the Titan of Tech 2023 awardees! Alexi Sevastopoulos, Cameron Pye, David Lee, Ethan Rublee, Juliane Farrand, Jorian Wilkins, Marco Rolandi, Shanta Bonham, Sri Hastuti Kurniawan, Susana Ruiz
The Art and Science of Strategic Decision Making
At our monthly CEO Works Luncheon on December 13, 2023, Bill Underwood captivated us with his mastery in the art of strategic decision-making. The seminar attracted a diverse array of participants, ranging from startup founders to executives hailing from well-established companies such as Clorox.
What to Expect from AI in 2024
We came across an excellent article from the MindsDB Community that explores AI's potential in 2024. Check it out below. Additionally, we've consulted ChatGPT to offer its own predictions. Gazing into the AI crystal ball, here's what we could anticipate
Dive into AI Horizons: Exclusive Event Video Insights
Welcome to AI Horizons Part 2 - your hub for engaging demos and expert talks. Explore videos, including our Fireside Chat, or watch our brief highlight reel for a quick summary. Enjoy!
From Despair to Triumph: 7 Life-Changing Lessons from our $1.5 Billion IPO
Justis Earle, SNAP CLIP Founder / Silicon Valley IPO, shares his 7 life changing lessons from the $1.5m IPO.
Unveiling the Science of Metabolism: An Interview with Hari Mix, Founder of Calorify
In the realm of health and fitness, metabolism understanding is considered the key to success. It can be the determining factor in achieving your fitness objectives or falling short. But imagine having a precise method to measure your metabolism and customize your diet and exercise regimen. Meet Calorify, your solution.
Innovation Rocks and Raps!
Steve Skotzke, Marketing Lecturer at Santa Clara University, rocked his Fall 2023 Innovation and New Product Marketing class with a unique application of music and AI.
Unnatural Products, Inc. Announces $32 Million in Series A Funding
Unnatural Products, maker of an AI-enhanced platform that creates entirely new drugs by engineering synthetic molecules to mimic nature’s macrocycles, recently announced that they received $32m in Series A funding.